Portable Heater Safety

PORTABLE HEATERS - HEAT OR HAZARD

The cold days of winter are upon us. This is the time of year when we
look for those extra, economical ways to provide warmth in our homes.
Portable heaters are often seen as the answer. But portable heaters can
lead to tragedy if they are not used properly.

Here are a few tips for safety with portable heaters:

Use only appliances that cut off automatically if tipped over.

Use only models that have been approved by a nationally recognized
testing agency (UL or Factory Mutual).